Monticello was a plantation owned by the third president of the United States, Thomas Jefferson. Located just outside of Charlottesville, VA, in the beautiful Piedmont area, the estate was designed and built by Jefferson after he inherited the land from his father in 1926.
The property features exquisitely manicured gardens and grounds in addition to the main plantation house, which is a beautiful example of neoclassical architecture and design and features design elements popular in late 18th century Europe.
The story of the plantation and how Thomas Jefferson built it up from scratch can be enjoyed in the museum, which also offers guided tours of the gardens and grounds throughout the week.
The historically significant property has been designated a National Historic Landmark and a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is featured on the reverse side of the current US nickel coin.
931 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy, Charlottesville, VA 22902,